| There are different seasons tents out there and you | | | | - Before making the purchase decision one must |
| should look at the one you are wanting to buy to | | | | make sure that, the tent is flame-retardant |
| see what it is. If you buy a inexpensive one & | | | | · Four-Season: |
| you want it to last for 3 season it might not be | | | | Heavier construction with a lower profile, designed to |
| rated for that. Make sure what you are getting is the | | | | withstand more wind stress & heavier snow |
| one you want. So what is a 2 season? | | | | loads than a three-season tent. These tents are |
| · Two-Season: | | | | made of higher grade fabrics and contain more poles |
| Generally very inexpensive typically "fair weather" or | | | | for added strength, total coverage flys and full |
| summer tents | | | | vestibules. Can be hot and heavy when used in |
| There exists no hard and fast rules when buying a | | | | moderate weather |
| two season or summer tent, but there are some | | | | Various features of a quality four-season or winter |
| features of these tents that must be known, in | | | | tent are: |
| order to make the investment worth, like: | | | | - Some of the winter tents possess single-wall design |
| - A good quality tents comes with an inner that is | | | | that gives up the rainfly for a tent canopy made of a |
| mostly or completely fabricated of net. | | | | waterproof-breathable fabric, making them |
| - They should have a good ventilation system. | | | | lightweight. |
| - Since a summer is a hoop tent, there exists a pole, | | | | - Four-season tents offer more versatility for all |
| which supports it at each end, this requires staking it | | | | seasons. |
| down but saves a lot of weight. | | | | - Poles of a sturdy four-season tent are woven |
| - Look for the ones that comes with a waterproof | | | | together intricately than in other tents; they have |
| fly typically dangling as a second layer over the tent | | | | more intersection points that allows the poles to |
| body. | | | | toughen one another better. |
| - Prefer a two season made of light weight and | | | | - They have a lower profile to withstand high winds |
| coated fabric with fiberglass poles. | | | | and have steep walls to shed snow. |
| - While making the buying decision one should be | | | | - Usually these tents have a sturdy pole configuration |
| cautious so that he does not end up purchasing a | | | | and the poles have a bigger diameter. |
| cheap nylon tent which seem to have a permanently | | | | - In order to lessen adverse effect of driving wind, |
| attached waterproof rain fly and no mesh. | | | | these tents have lots of fly extended near to the |
| - Do not opt for a tents, which is water repellant, | | | | ground and have many guy attachment points. |
| and not waterproof. | | | | - These tents are specifically fabricated for prolonged |
| - When purchasing 2 season tents, look for | | | | exposure to severe winter conditions, like, high winds, |
| something, which is lightweight and precisely, | | | | heavy snowfalls, cold temperatures and intense UV |
| designed for hot and humid weather. | | | | exposure. |
| · Three-Season: | | | | - A four-season tent commonly comes with four |
| Most popular style. Strong enough to handle rain in | | | | poles, skylight for extra lighting, a removable |
| spring, summer, or fall. | | | | vestibule and usually mesh with zipper windows. |
| The basic features of a good three-season tent, | | | | - Their floors are thicker, more resistant to abrasion |
| which makes it a worth investment, are: | | | | and moisture. |
| - A three season tents offers ventilation in hot | | | | - 4 season tents are also being offered in more sizes, |
| summers and good protection in bad climate. | | | | including one-person, personal shelter sizes, for |
| - These tents come with mesh inner bodies, which | | | | adventurers who prefer to sleep alone. |
| greatly reduce breath condensation. | | | | - They come with a circular opening in the side of the |
| - They come with an option of being used without a | | | | tent that allows one to enter and exit without |
| fly for cool, bug-proof shelter on hot nights. | | | | opening the entire front of the tent to the |
| - Some of these tents also have a vestibule and | | | | surroundings. |
| sometimes has a skylight window for that extra light. | | | | - These tents are always all-nylon, with no upper |
| - Three-season tents are gusty, less expensive, | | | | body netting. |
| lightsome, more compact and spacious than summer | | | | The geodesic dome design is the most popular four |
| tents and four-season tents. | | | | season tent which prevails all around the world, |
| - A good quality 3 season tent compromise absolute | | | | specially due to it's ability to shed snow. |
| water-proofness. | | | | These are some things to consider as you look for |
| - Their material is usually a bit and carries more mesh | | | | your camping tent. Whether you are looking for two |
| on the tent body in order to amplify air circulation | | | | or for season tent hopefully these facts will help you |
| and reduce weight. | | | | make you decision. |
| - Three-season tents are compact and set-up quickly. | | | | |